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Trip from Greensburg, KY to Richmond, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

95.7 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Kentucky, United States

Greensburg, KY

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city in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Richmond, KY

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Trip Overview

This 95.7-mile journey from Greensburg, KY to Richmond, KY takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a small percentage on highways, for a total fuel cost estimated at $15. The drive offers a turn-heavy local experience, so plan for a more engaged driving style. Since no specific stops are recommended, you have the flexibility to explore as you go. Both your origin and destination are located in the Southeast region of Kentucky, keeping the scenery consistent throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.9 miles from Greensburg, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Campbellsville Road 12.9 mi 14m
Richmond Road 11.6 mi 17m
Danville Highway 8.6 mi 12m
Perryville Road 8.4 mi 9m
Jane Todd Crawford Trail 7.2 mi 10m
Lancaster Road 6.9 mi 10m
Danville Road 6.1 mi 9m
New Lebanon Road 6.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Campbellsville Road — 12.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, KY and Richmond, KY.

1

Start on North Depot Street

243 ft · 16 sec · North Depot Street
2

Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 68; KY 61; KY 70

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70

9.5 mi · 10 min · Campbellsville Road
5

Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70

0.8 mi · 59 sec · West Broadway
6

Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
7

Continue on US 68; KY 55

6.1 mi · 6 min · New Lebanon Road
8

Continue on US 68; KY 55

5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road
9

Continue on US 68; KY 55

2.4 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Road
10

Continue on US 68; KY 55

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
11

Continue on US 68; KY 55

1.1 mi · 1 min · Campbellsville Road
12

Continue on US 68; KY 55

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on US 68; KY 52

4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway
14

Continue on US 68; KY 52

1.1 mi · 1 min · Danville Road
15

Continue on US 68; KY 52

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
16

Continue on US 68

1.2 mi · 1 min · Danville Highway
17

Continue on US 68

1.1 mi · 1 min · New Danville Highway
18

Continue on US 68; KY 52

3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway
19

Continue on US 68; KY 52

5.8 mi · 8 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
20

Continue on US 68; KY 52

0.5 mi · 52 sec · South Buell Street
21

Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52

0.5 mi · 37 sec · East 2nd Street
22

Continue on US 150; KY 52

8.4 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road
23

Continue on US 150; KY 52

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
24

Turn right onto US 150; KY 52

430 ft · 9 sec · Wilderness Road
25

Continue on US 150; KY 52

1.2 mi · 1 min · Stanford Road
26

Turn left onto KY 52

5.2 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Road
27

Continue on KY 52

5.1 mi · 7 min · Danville Road
28

Continue on KY 52

12 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road
29

Continue on KY 52

2.6 mi · 3 min · KY 52
30

Continue on KY 52

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
31

Continue on KY 2872

3.0 mi · 4 min · Duncannon Lane
32

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
33

Merge onto I 75

3.6 mi · 3 min · I 75
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
35

Keep slight right at fork

324 ft · 9 sec
36

Turn straight onto KY 876

0.9 mi · 1 min · Eastern Bypass
37

Turn left onto KY 52

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
38

At end of road, turn right onto US 25 Business; US 421 Business; KY 52

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Main Street
39

Turn left onto KY 388

104 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
40

Arrive at destination

KY 388

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over 2 hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Richmond with ample time for afternoon activities. Given the local road nature, keep an eye on your fuel levels, as you might not pass as many service stations as on a major highway. The longest stretch without a significant break is 12.9 miles on Campbellsville Road, so plan accordingly if you need to stop. Since there are no designated stops, consider pulling over in one of the smaller towns along the way for a quick break or to stretch your legs.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from Greensburg, KY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.9 miles or 1h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greensburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greensburg, KY

This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Greensburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Campbellsville Road for about 12.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Nevada, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nevada, KY

48 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lebanon, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nevada, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Greensburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Los Agaves

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greensburg, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12702992151

The Broken Tee Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greensburg, Kentucky

0.1 mi

Creek Side Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Campbellsville, Kentucky

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Purdy's Coffee Co. (Downtown)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 95.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18596249920

Visit website

Brewtanicals Coffee House and Plant Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Kentucky

1.1 mi

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Danville, Kentucky

2.5 mi

Los Agaves

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Greensburg, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12702992151

The Broken Tee Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Greensburg, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+12709735700

Creek Side Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+12704657777

Visit website

Nuevo Vallarta

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.7

Richmond, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18596241433

Visit website

Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.3

Lebanon, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12706999221

Visit website

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13.7

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12707890350

Visit website

Hardee's

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 13.7

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+12707891386

Visit website

Mi Herradero

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12704694733

Visit website

Purdy's Coffee Co. (Downtown)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 95.7

Richmond, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18596249920

Visit website

Brewtanicals Coffee House and Plant Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.7

Richmond, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18593027610

Visit website

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.5

Danville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18592092200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 95.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Hodgenville Avenue

Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 68; KY 61; KY 70 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 68; KY 61; KY 70 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road

Turn right onto US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road

Navigation decision point

5
93.2 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster
5
95.7 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | KY 388 / North 2nd Street

Turn left onto KY 388 / North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.96 one way

$29.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.43 $32.85
premium $4.89 $18.42 $36.83
diesel $5.61 $21.13 $42.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.05 $4.59
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.37 $3.83
EV Truck/SUV 38.3 0 $13.40 $6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greensburg, KY

Afternoon in Greensburg on Sunday

Local time

4:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, KY

Evening in Richmond on Sunday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Nevada, KY

48 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 10m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 95.7-mile route, with only about 6% of the total distance on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 12.9 miles along Campbellsville Road. The drive will feel more like navigating county roads than cruising on an interstate, requiring your attention with frequent turns and changes in speed. This road personality means you'll likely experience a mix of town driving and open country roads as you make your way towards Richmond.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Campbellsville Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Hodgenville Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Hodgenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 68; KY 61; KY 70 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Richmond, KY

Full guide →

Richmond is a city in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Lexington. The county seat of Madison County, Richmond is best known as the home of Eastern Kentucky University.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Campbellsville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Hodgenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 68; KY 61; KY 70 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, KY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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